Chinese consulate violence: Police identify ‘number of offences’ during Manchester demonstration | UK News
Police investigating an alleged attack at the Chinese consulate in Manchester say they have identified a number of offenses including assault and public disorder in their investigation.
On October 16, a peaceful pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong outside the consulate turned violent.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is investigating Alleged assault of Bob Chanafter images emerged showing him being dragged into the consulate premises before being punched and kicked.
Bob Chan allegedly assaulted inside the Chinese consulate in Manchester while conducting a peaceful protest
He claimed he was left with cuts and bruises all over his body, and a senior diplomat had accused of being involved in and pulling Mr. Chan’s hair.
In a new update, the force said it is continuing to work with detectives to determine the full details of the incident.
Investigators gathered a variety of evidence including CCTV, police body-worn video, cell phone footage and witness statements from as many people involved as possible to help capture them. comprehensive understanding of what happened.
The force added that the number of offenses identified included assaults and public order violations “involving events that left a man in his 30s with a number of minor injuries following when accused of assault on the premises of the consulate”.
Police said the alleged attack took place after a peaceful protest initially appeared to escalate and that they were looking into why.
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Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes described the investigation as “a complex investigation”.
He continued: “We are continuing to better understand the timeline of events leading up to an initial peaceful protest that escalated the way it happened. This has helped us identify identify a number of criminals as well as potential suspects and victims.
“This is an objective but important investigation, which will involve us working for the time necessary to speak to all involved to reach as many answers as possible, and we I will continue to provide updates as needed.”
Police said no other injuries were reported to them other than a minor injury to the hand of an officer who intervened to help remove the man in his 30s from the consulate out of fear for his safety. his.
The force added it is actively looking for other potential victims of the incidents during the tumultuous time.
No arrests have been made and investigations continue.
